Metering Technical Specialist

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Date: 30 Jul 2026

Location: Adelaide, SA, AU, 5000 Barangaroo, NSW, AU, 2000 Brisbane, QLD, AU, 4000 Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Origin Energy Services Ltd

  • Be the technical SME driving metering excellence across a leading energy retailer 
  • Shape industry change while solving complex metering and compliance challenges 
  • Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide or Sydney based

 

Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful

 

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it’s how we approach work every day. As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia’s energy transition. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey.

 

We're looking for a Metering Technical Specialist to join our Networks & Metering team and help shape the future of metering operations across one of Australia's leading energy retailers. 

This is an opportunity to apply your metering expertise in a role that combines technical problem-solving, stakeholder engagement and industry influence, while helping deliver safe, compliant and efficient metering outcomes. 

 

The Opportunity

 

Reporting to the Metering Technical Lead, you'll act as a subject matter expert across metering technologies, installations and regulatory requirements, supporting both operational delivery and business improvement initiatives. 

 

What you'll be doing 

 

  • Provide technical expertise across metering installations, technologies and related equipment 

  • Support compliance with National Electricity Rules (NER), AEMO procedures and industry obligations 

  • Investigate and resolve complex metering incidents, complaints and technical escalations 

  • Partner with meter providers, distributors, contractors and key stakeholders to deliver effective outcomes 

  • Support deployment programs, operational workflows and continuous improvement initiatives 

  • Conduct technical assessments, audits and compliance reviews 

  • Provide expert advice on new metering technologies, regulatory changes and business initiatives 

  • Act as a subject matter expert on industry and business transformation projects 

 

What you'll bring

 

  • Extensive experience in electricity metering and metering operations 

  • Strong knowledge of the National Electricity Market, AEMO procedures and distributor processes 

  • Electrical trade qualifications such as Electrical Fitter Mechanic or Electrical Supervisor certification 

  • Proven ability to analyse and solve complex technical challenges 

  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills 

  • Experience operating within regulatory and compliance-driven environments 

  • A continuous improvement mindset and customer-focused approach 

 

Why join Origin? 

 

  • Be the technical SME driving metering excellence across a leading energy retailer 

  • Shape industry change while solving complex metering and compliance challenges 

  • Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance-based reviews 

  • Flexible working arrangements 

  • 20 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers 

  • Learning and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning 

  • Employee energy discounts and access to our Employee Share Plan 

  • Volunteer leave and opportunities through the Origin Foundation 

 

Origin - Where good change happens

 

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.


We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. 
 

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. 


Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

 

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

 

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

 

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.